The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)

Dazzling entertainment rainbowed by memory's most haunting hit melodies! 1939-03-29 United States of America 93 Min. PG-13
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Overview

In 1911, minor stage comic, Vernon Castle meets the stage-struck Irene Foote. A few misadventures later, they marry and then abandon comedy to attempt a dancing career together. While they're performing in Paris, an agent sees them rehearse and starts them on their brilliant career as the world's foremost ballroom dancers. However, at the height of their fame, World War I begins.

Cast

Fred Astaire is Vernon Castle
Vernon Castle
Ginger Rogers is Irene Castle
Irene Castle
Edna May Oliver is Maggie Sutton
Maggie Sutton
Lew Fields is Lew Fields
Lew Fields
Etienne Girardot is Papa Aubel
Janet Beecher is Mrs. Foote
Mrs. Foote
Rolfe Sedan is Emile Aubel
Emile Aubel
Robert Strange is Dr. Foote
Douglas Walton is Student Pilot
Student Pilot
Clarence Derwent is Papa Louis